Matthew 7:29

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Matthew 7:29 sn Jesus’ teaching impressed the hearers with the directness of its claim; he taught with authority. A study of Jewish rabbinic interpretation shows that it was typical to cite a list of authorities to make one’s point. Jesus addressed the issues directly, in terms of his own understanding, without citing other teachers.
2. Matthew 7:29 tn Or “their scribes.” See the note on the phrase “experts in the law” in 2:4.